Villarreal 
La Liga Sep 14
La LigaLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-2
Last updated on September 17, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Nicolas Pépé
30 years old
Position
Midfielder
Height
183 cm
Weight
73 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
29 May 1995 - Côte d'Ivoire
Birth City
Mantes-la-Jolie
Ranking
19th
— La Liga
Statistics of Nicolas Pépé — Season 2026/2027
📊 General
Appearances
5
Starts
5
Minutes played
412
Goals
2
Average rating
Cards
1
Yellow
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0
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⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
215 - 86%
Key passes / Assists
8 key passes / 0 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
0 committed / 5 drawn
Duels won %
45% (24/53)
Dribbles success %
47% (15/32)
Total / on target shots
10 shots / 7 on target
📊 General
Appearances
13
Starts
9
Minutes played
812
Goals
5
Average rating
6.91/10
Cards
2
Yellows
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0
Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
394 - 18%
Key passes / Assists
18 key passes / 2 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
2 committed / 7 drawn
Duels won %
38% (36/95)
Dribbles success %
46% (22/48)
Total / on target shots
16 shots / 12 on target
Standings La Liga 2026/2027
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 6 | +22 | 18 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  Real Madrid | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 6 | +11 | 15 | WWLWW |
| 3 |  Atletico Madrid | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 6 | +8 | 13 | WWLWD |
| 4 |  Sevilla | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | +3 | 13 | WWDLW |
| 5 |  Real Betis | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 12 | WWLWW |
| 6 |  Alaves | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 6 | +5 | 10 | LLWWD |
| 7 |  Deportivo La Coruna | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 9 | LDWWD |
| 8 |  Espanyol | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 7 | LWDLL |
| 9 |  Athletic Club | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 7 | DWWLL |
| 10 |  Racing Santander | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 16 | -5 | 7 | WLWLD |
| 11 |  Rayo Vallecano | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 15 | -5 | 7 | WLWLD |
| 12 |  Real Sociedad | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 7 | LWDWL |
| 13 |  Osasuna | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 12 | -7 | 7 | LLLWW |
| 14 |  Levante | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 5 | LDWDL |
| 15 |  Getafe | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 5 | DDLWL |
| 16 |  Celta Vigo | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 4 | DDDLL |
| 17 |  Valencia | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 4 | WLLLL |
| 18 |  Malaga | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 3 | DDLDL |
| 19 |  Villarreal | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 2 | LLLDD |
| 20 |  Elche | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 16 | -8 | 2 | LDLLL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Villarreal
Arnau Tenas
Diego Conde
Luíz Júnior
A. Freeman
Daniel Budesca
J. Foyth
J. Valou
Pau Navarro
Pedraza
Rafa Marín
Renato Veiga
S. Mouriño
Sergi Cardona
Willy Kambwala Ndengushi
A. Diatta
Alberto Moleiro
C. Macia
Dani Parejo
P. Gueye
Santi Comesaña
T. Buchanan
T. Partey
Alfon González
Ayoze Pérez
G. Mikautadze
Gerard Moreno
Hugo López
J. A. Gaitan Diaz
N. Pépé
T. Oluwaseyi
Career of Nicolas Pépé since 2018
2026/2027
Villarreal
Villarreal13Apps
5Goals
2Assists
Rating
2025/2026Villarreal
Villarreal30Apps
5Goals
4Assists
Rating
2024/2025Villarreal
Villarreal28Apps
3Goals
6Assists
Rating
2023/2024
Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor20Apps
6Goals
2Assists
Rating
2022/2023
Arsenal
Arsenal1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2021/2022Arsenal
Arsenal23Apps
3Goals
6Assists
Rating
2020/2021Arsenal
Arsenal34Apps
10Goals
1Assists
Rating
2019/2020Arsenal
Arsenal36Apps
6Goals
8Assists
Rating
2022/2023
Nice
Nice20Apps
6Goals
-Assists
Rating
2018/2019
Lille
Lille41Apps
23Goals
12Assists
Rating
2026/2027Villarreal
Villarreal5Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026Villarreal
Villarreal30Apps
5Goals
4Assists
Rating
2024/2025Villarreal
Villarreal28Apps
3Goals
6Assists
Rating
2023/2024Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor19Apps
5Goals
2Assists
Rating
2022/2023Arsenal
Arsenal1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2021/2022Arsenal
Arsenal20Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2020/2021Arsenal
Arsenal29Apps
10Goals
1Assists
Rating
2019/2020Arsenal
Arsenal31Apps
5Goals
6Assists
Rating
2022/2023Nice
Nice19Apps
6Goals
-Assists
Rating
2018/2019Lille
Lille38Apps
22Goals
11Assists
Rating
TRANSFERS
2024
Trabzonspor
→
Villarreal
Free
Trabzonspor
Villarreal
2023
Arsenal
→
Trabzonspor
Free
Arsenal
Trabzonspor
2023
Nice
→
Arsenal
Nice
Arsenal
2022
Arsenal
→
Nice
Loan
Arsenal
Nice
2019
Lille
→
Arsenal
€ 80M
Lille
Arsenal
2017
Angers
→
Lille
€ 10M
Angers
Lille
2016
Orleans
→
Angers
Orleans
Angers
2015
Angers
→
Orleans
Loan
Angers
Orleans
HONOURS
CAF Africa Cup of Nations
Africa
2024
Winner
Cup
Türkiye
2023/2024
2nd Place
Community Shield
England
2023
Winner
MLS All-Star
World
2023
Winner
Emirates Cup
World
2023
Winner
Florida Cup
World
2022
Winner
Emirates Cup
World
2022
Winner
Community Shield
England
2020
Winner
FA Cup
England
2019/2020
Winner
Trofeo Joan Gamper
World
2019
2nd Place
Ligue 1
France
2018/2019
2nd Place
Coupe de France
France
2016/2017
2nd Place
National 1
France
2015/2016
2nd Place
LAST MATCHES
Sep 08
UEFA Champions LeagueLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-2
Sep 05
La LigaLOSS
Goals1
Assists0
Rating
2-3
Aug 28
La LigaLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-0
Aug 23
La LigaDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-2
BIOGRAPHY
N. Pépé is a professional footballer currently playing for Villarreal in the La Liga. Born in Mantes-la-Jolie, France, he carries the footballing culture of his homeland into every match he plays. Operating as a midfielder, his frame of 183 cm and 73 kg gives him a physical edge in aerial and physical duels. His football intelligence and ability to find space make him a key player in Villarreal's engine room. Arsenal's decision to sign him in 2019 for € 80M proved to be an investment that paid dividends quickly. A winner at the highest level, he has lifted MLS All-Star, CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Community Shield, proving his ability to deliver when the stakes are highest. The 2025/2026 season provides him with the opportunity to consolidate his status within Villarreal's first team. N. Pépé continues to write his story in professional football, one performance at a time.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels | Drib |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep |
Real Betis
|
1-2 | 76 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1/2 | 0 | 1 | 3/7 | 0/0 |
| 08 Sep |
Borussia Dortmund
|
3-2 | 31 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 1/1 | 2 | 0 | 0/2 | 0/0 |
| 05 Sep |
Deportivo La Coruna
|
2-3 | 90 | 7.9 | 1 | 0 | 1/3 | 4 | 0 | 4/11 | 0/0 |
| 28 Aug |
Alaves
|
1-0 | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 2/2 | 3 | 1 | 6/13 | 0/0 |
| 23 Aug |
Atletico Madrid
|
2-2 | 79 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 | 0 | 4/10 | 0/0 |